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Took advantage of the nice cooler weather we are FINALLY having. Really pushed on the Rows. Need to keep these in the higher rep range. Farmers walk/DB Shrugs really worked the traps and grip. Going to keep doing these for as long as I can. Incline bench was just a quick bonus. I also did some barbell curls for joint/tendon health. Nothing worth noting. I think the farther I get into this the more the acc. work might drop off. Who knows. I might just keep it all with lower weights. Not going to be much on DL/Squat days. Those are going to be tough.

Great work DZ! "I just did some barbell curls for joint/tendon health" yea ummm ok CURLS FOR THE GIRLZ! jk Strong stuff! Keep it going!!!

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Not too bad of a session. I have had some discomfort in my lower back on the right side since DL Saturday. Tried stretching, Ibuprofen, heat and rest. Nothing seemed to work. It is not painful at all, it kind of feels like lower back pump but just in one area. Taking all of this into account I went ahead and squatted. Could not shake it at all. Finally changed half way through the BBB. First set of bench squats and the discomfort is gone. Second set and no discomfort. Third set and no discomfort. I don't get it. Anyway, I'm just going to rest up for DL on Saturday. Hopefully the discomfort is gone for good.

Slingshot came in last night. Cannot wait to use it tomorrow for bench.

Good tune.

__________________Success comes to those who persevere, not to those who complain and give up-Jim Wendler-

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I would think a massage would help with it. Perhaps a visit to a good chiro would also be of benefit. I go for regularly scheduled monthly massages as it works great for ironing out the knots which always build up.

Glad you were able to squat at all tho and that you stopped at your prescribed. Nos ense taking unnecessary risks.

Likely working the muscle kind of fixed it. Just make sure form is on point when you deadlift again.

I hope thats what it was.
Thnx Fen.

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Originally Posted by BendtheBar

Hope that pump doesn't continue to bother you. I get those from creatine and have to take taurine.

Nice squatting!

Pump seems to be coming and going, but not bad. I am no longer taking creatine.
Thnx Steve!

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Originally Posted by Squatter

I would think a massage would help with it. Perhaps a visit to a good chiro would also be of benefit. I go for regularly scheduled monthly massages as it works great for ironing out the knots which always build up.

Glad you were able to squat at all tho and that you stopped at your prescribed. Nos ense taking unnecessary risks.

A massage would be good, but I think I'm going to try either the Agile 8 or Limber 11 by Mr. DeFranco. DeFrancos training is a bit cheaper than a massage.

Thnx Jim!

__________________Success comes to those who persevere, not to those who complain and give up-Jim Wendler-

I just want a place where I can be left alone to get strong and work off some aggression.-Dave Tate-

Blasted my upper body due to my lower back issue. Felt real good to do that much volume. Love the addition of the slingshot. 275 felt real easy. My only issue is that I have no one to help with lift offs. On the 275, I felt a slight pinch in my left shoulder. I was able to get rid of it after some work, but I don't want that to happen again. Everything else felt real good. Looking forward to some big bench numbers in October when I max out.

Lower back pump has been coming and going all day today. Going to try DeFranco's Agile 8 or Limber 11 and hopefully loosen up some/all tight muscles. That should help some.

__________________Success comes to those who persevere, not to those who complain and give up-Jim Wendler-

I just want a place where I can be left alone to get strong and work off some aggression.-Dave Tate-